Proverbs 12:1-28 NET

[1] The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. [2] A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. [3] No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. [4] A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. [5] The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. [6] The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. [7] The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. [8] A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised. [9] Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. [10] A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. [11] The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense. [12] The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit. [13] The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. [14] A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. [16] A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor. [17] The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. [18] Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. [19] The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. [21] No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity. [22] The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. [23] The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly. [24] The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. [25] Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. [26] The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. [27] The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. [28] In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.